SPIRIT OF UNITY TAKES CENTRE STAGE AT MADANI FUN RUN

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 9 (Bernama) — Individuals within the ‘MADANI Enjoyable Run’, held on the grounds of the Bukit Jalil Nationwide Stadium right here, weren’t solely togged up in conventional Malay costumes such because the ‘baju kurung’ and ‘baju kebaya’ for girls whereas the boys their Malay apparel full with the ‘songkok’, however there have been those that got here in different ethnic put on representing the assorted communities within the nation.

This was the individuality of the MADANI Enjoyable Run, themed conventional, involving some 2,500 individuals. The occasion was held at the side of the three-day MADANI Authorities One Yr Anniversary Programme which started yesterday (Dec 8).

Deputy Youth and Sports activities Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim flagged off the run at about 7.30 am as we speak. Occasions reminiscent of aerobics and zumba had been additionally held on the sidelines.

One of many individuals within the run, Adal Adong, 43, an Iban from Bintulu, Sarawak mentioned the run served as a greatest medium in sharing tradition of all communities within the nation.

“There are costumes we put on that not everyone seems to be acquainted with. So, that is the time (throughout the run) to showcase these costumes to different individuals,”  mentioned Adal, who wearing a full Iban regalia.

Mazli Kamar, 43, from Sungai Buloh, Selangor wearing full Punjabi regalia which was borrowed from an Indian buddy.

“That is the primary time that I’ve taken half in such a run. I really feel pleased and proud to showcase our conventional garments,” mentioned Mazli, who was accompanied by eight relations all garbed in conventional Malay outfits.

Nur Maizanqistina Md Radzi, 41, from Kajang, Selangor believes that such occasions are usually not solely aimed toward elevating cultural dignity but additionally fostering the spirit of health and sportsmanship amongst Malaysians.

“One of these run isn’t held. After this, perhaps it ought to be carried out periodically as a result of it may not directly foster unity among the many races,” mentioned Nur Maizanqistina, who wore a contemporary baju kurung.

Stevie Sebol, 38, from Tuaran, Sabah mentioned the programme succeeded in fostering the spirit of unity among the many races in Malaysia.

“As I used to be operating, I seen individuals from the assorted communities interacting with each other. It was very heartening to see,” mentioned Stevie, an officer on the Pure Assets, Atmosphere and Local weather Change Ministry right here.

The MADANI Authorities One Yr Anniversary Programme, held from 9 am to 10 pm day by day, focuses on three elements particularly the MADANI Authorities’s One Yr Achievement Showcase, the individuals’s touchpoint providers and the Individuals’s Wellbeing Initiatives.

— BERNAMA

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